Surprise....A PC!

**mbcoops** · 11-28-2005, 02:57 PM

So I was detailing my step mother`s silver 2000 323i yesterday to get it ready for winter. This thing was in pretty bad shape, and I was getting frustrated because I couldn`t get all of the swrils out with my hand and SSR 2.5. So I`m polishing, and working, and sweating; I get half way through with the car (wax and all - IW) and out comes my dad with a box.

He says, "Here, try this, it might help." Huh? Ok. It`s a freakin` PC! :spot

He knows I`m going to start my own mobile business in the spring and was astute enough to do some research and find out what I`d need - go dad.

So that was fun, one question though - the white foam pad that it comes with, is that good for anything, polishing, buffing or waxing? I need to get a set of pads, but that is the only one I`ve got so far. Thanks!

mb

**Black240SX** · 11-28-2005, 03:00 PM

I use mine with a microfiber bonnet for wax removal.

**TN9thSi** · 11-28-2005, 03:54 PM

Throw the stock white pad as far away as you can. That thing is useless. Most who try to use it, find after a few sessions, the pad seperates and disentrigrates. Get a proper PC pad and backing plate set. Sonus, Propel, Lake Country, Meguiars are all fine manufacturers of polishing pads.

**HomicidalSloth** · 11-28-2005, 04:07 PM

Originally Posted by mbcoops

So that was fun, one question though - the white foam pad that it comes with, is that good for anything

I`m going to cut you off there and just say "No".

I`d order some "after-market" pads for it, they`re a million times better. Despite not being good for much, my "stock" PC pad broke to peices the first time I washed it!

**Mikeyc** · 11-28-2005, 04:12 PM

Originally Posted by Black240SX

I use mine with a microfiber bonnet for wax removal.

This is what I do. I cover it with a MF bonnet for final buffing. Otherwise, I use LC foam pads with a velcro backing plate.

Your dad sounds like a really great guy. My dad just keeps asking me why I spend so much money on this stuff.

**GlossyTundra** · 11-28-2005, 06:38 PM

I have been using my stock pad from everything to our bobcat and bobcat trailer, tractors, tool boxes, our stationary generator, trane heating unit, etc... Still has held up better than I expected.

BTW-it is stuff like that that fathers do that makes all the hardships and troubles of being a live-at-home teen, really cool. That was very cool of your dad to do that.

**a.k.a. Patrick** · 11-28-2005, 07:35 PM

My dad just keeps asking me why I spend so much money on this stuff.

Well, as a Dad myself, have ya figured it out yet ??

**imported_Neothin** · 11-28-2005, 07:46 PM

I actually used mine when I cleaned my glass recently. I misted the windows with glass cleaner and then used the PC to work it in and then wiped off with a MF towel. Worked pretty well, but I doubt that I`ll do it again. It`s too much of a hassle to have to take off my velcro baking plate everytime i want to do the windows.

**mbcoops** · 11-28-2005, 09:55 PM

Alrighty, I didn`t imagine the white pad was good for much - thanks for the answers.

Yep, dad knows what`s up - he taught me to take care of our cars a long time ago, and now he isn`t interested in doing it anymore, so I do it. He also loves the idea of me going into business for myself via detailing since he abhors the idea that I`m part of a union ( :furious: ) as a teacher. Can`t say I completely disagree with him; hopefully the detailing will add some extra income.

mb